The Welsh Fire team representing the historic counties of Glamorgan, Gloucestershire, and Somerset performed at their highest level in the newly established competition known as The Hundred. In the first two seasons, they weren't at their finest. They finished eighth in the first season by winning three of their eight games. They finished last in the second season without picking up a single victory. Ryan Higgins, Qais Ahmad, James Neesham, and David Payne were some of Welsh Fire's best wicket-takers, who took crucial wickets in the key moments. Here is a list of the Welsh Fire players who have taken the most wickets.
1. JT Ball
Jake Ball is a right-arm fast-medium bowler for England. He played for the Welsh Fire team in 11 innings of 11 matches, bowled 41.1 overs, took ten wickets, conceded 297 runs with no maiden, and had a 29.70 bowling average and an 8.65 economy rate. His best innings bowling is 4-29.
2. DA Payne
David Payne is a left-arm fast-medium bowler for England. He played for the Welsh Fire team in 15 innings of 15 matches, bowled 53.1 overs, took ten wickets, conceded 437 runs with one maiden, and had a 43.70 bowling average and a 9.85 economy rate. His best innings bowling is 3-38.
3. Qais Ahmad
Qais Ahmad is a leg-break bowler for Afghanistan. He played for the Welsh Fire team in 8 innings of 8 matches, bowled 31 overs, took eight wickets, conceded 189 runs with no maiden, and had a 23.62 bowling average and a 7.31 economy rate. His best innings bowling is 4-13.
4. JDS Neesham
James Neesham is a right-arm medium-fast bowler and batting all-rounder for New Zealand. He played for the Welsh Fire team in 7 innings of 7 matches, bowled 16 overs, took seven wickets, conceded 121 runs with no maiden, and had a 17.28 bowling average and a 9.07 economy rate. His best innings bowling is 3-5.
5. MJJ Critchley
Matt Critchley is a leg-break bowler and all-rounder for England. He played for the Welsh Fire team in 10 innings of 10 matches, bowled 33 overs, took seven wickets, conceded 242 runs with no maiden, and had a 34.57 bowling average and an 8.80 economy rate. His best innings bowling is 1-18.
6. RF Higgins
Ryan Higgins is a right-arm medium-fast bowler and all-rounder for England. He played for the Welsh Fire team in 5 innings of 5 matches, bowled 12 overs, took six wickets, conceded 73 runs with no maiden, and had a 12.16 bowling average and a 7.30 economy rate. His best innings bowling is 3-21.
7. IS Sodhi
Ish Sodhi is a leg-break bowler for New Zealand. He played for the Welsh Fire team in 3 innings of 3 matches, bowled 12 overs, took four wickets, conceded 71 runs with no maiden, and had a 17.75 bowling average and a 7.10 economy rate. His best innings bowling is 2-14.
8. A Zampa
Adam is a leg-break googly bowler for Australia. He played for the Welsh Fire team in 4 innings of 4 matches, bowled 14 overs, took four wickets, conceded 87 runs with no maiden, and had a 21.75 bowling average and a 7.45 economy rate. His best innings bowling is 2-17.
9. GLS Scrimshaw
George Scrimshaw is a right-arm medium-fast bowler for England. He played for the Welsh Fire team in 4 innings of 4 matches, bowled 14 overs, took four wickets, conceded 123 runs with no maiden, and had a 30.75 bowling average and a 10.54 economy rate. His best innings bowling is 2-22.
10. D Pretorius
Dwaine Pretorius is a right-arm medium-fast bowling all-rounder for South Africa. He played for the Welsh Fire team in 5 innings of 5 matches, bowled 17 overs, took four wickets, conceded 135 runs with no maiden, and had a 33.75 bowling average and a 9.52 economy rate. His best innings bowling is 2-30.
